10 Private Day Trips in Thailand Worth the Early Start

1.Day Trip to Phi Phi with Private Longtail Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 367 reviews · 11 hours Our pick

Review of Phuket’s private Phi Phi day trip, with Maya Bay, snorkeling, private longtail boat, costs, timing, tips, and drawbacks.

“Your was great, islands are absolutely beautiful. It rained the majority of the day which sucked but our guide was amazing about it. Our speed boat had to stop and save another speed boat that ran out of gas and 80% of people on the boat were throwing up from motion sickness because of the waves and having to wait so long in the rain. Trip is not for the weak stomach people so prepare accordingly!”

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2.Private Tour: Floating Markets of Damnoen Saduak Cruise Day Trip from Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 199 reviews · from $135

Review of the private Damnoen Saduak floating market tour from Bangkok, with boat rides, coconut sugar, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Greetings, The tour guide was very knowledgeable and engaging. The driver was also very professional and safe. The trip to the Floating Market in the long boat was very fun. Once at the FM, we needed to pay for the paddle boat for a 1/2 ride through the channels. This was also very fun. For the price we paid for the tour, this should have been included and for a longer period.”

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3.Ayutthaya & Lopburi Monkey Temple Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 196 reviews · 10 hours · from $176

Review of a private Bangkok day trip to Ayutthaya and Lopburi, with ruined temples, Thai history, lunch, and a close monkey encounter.

“Trip felt like it was centered around us. Prompt pick up from our hotel at specified time by professional and polite driver. Guide was excellent proving useful and informative information on the temples and ares which we visited. Guide brought food for the monkeys and showed us the best spots to interact with them and feed them. An unforgettable experience provided by an excellent team who catered for our every need”

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4.Pattaya Private Customizable Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 132 reviews · 10 hours · from $103Best value

Customize a private Bangkok to Pattaya day trip with your choice of four sights, private transport, optional guide, and hotel pickup.

“It was very good, and the guide Siri was excellent, a careful driver and knowledgable about the sights.”

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5.Koh Chang: Full-Day Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 96 reviews · 8 hours

Explore Koh Chang by private vehicle, with waterfalls, viewpoints, fishing villages, temples, and a flexible eight-hour route.

“Great trip around the island to some great places. We can now look at more places we can explore on the beautiful island.”

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6.Phang Nga Bay: Private or Small-Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 85 reviews · 8 hours · from $160

Review of a private Phang Nga Bay day trip from Khao Lak, with James Bond Island, canoe caves, Koh Panyee, lunch, and a cave temple.

“Our guide was fantastic and was very knowledgeable, and made the trip an overall excellent one.”

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7.Khao Lak: Private Day Trip Khao Sok with Boat Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 78 reviews · 10 hours

Review of Khao Lak’s private Khao Sok day trip, with Cheow Lan Lake boat ride, cave visit, Thai lunch, swimming, and practical tips.

“The lake with its limestone formations was absolutely stunning. We’ve seen Phang Nga Bay en Halong Bay in Vietnam, but this was one of a kind. The two hours drive from Khao Lak were never dull. There was a lot to see during the trip. The communication with Discover Thailand leading op to the trip was excellent. We would recommend this trip and had a wonderful day!”

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8.Pattaya City Day Trip with Private Driver

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 61 reviews · 10 hours

Review of a private Bangkok to Pattaya day trip with Khao Chi Chan, Pattaya Beach, city views, hotel pickup, and practical tips.

“it was so fun! we got to do whatever we wanted and our driver took us there. he gave us great suggestions and we got to see lots of cool things.”

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9.Private Day Trip Khao Sok w/ Lake Boat Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 50 reviews · 11h 30m

A practical review of Phuket’s private Khao Sok day trip, with a Cheow Lan Lake boat ride, cave visit, Thai lunch, swimming, and travel tips.

“I paid for a private tour and it was not private due to a “boat accident “ with another private group.”

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10.Floating Market & Ayutthaya Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $176Top rated

Review of Bangkok’s private day trip to Maeklong, Damnoensaduak, and Ayutthaya, with practical advice on timing, comfort, costs, and temples.

“Our experience with Nok was amazing, she’s an amazing and very kind guide, she showed us amazing places, let us try typical Thai food and she’s been so kind providing us with cold water, towels etc. super recommended when in Thailand, especially if you don’t have much time. Floating market, train market and ayutthaya in just one day, perfect!! 🤩”

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